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Public high school
Mandlenkosi Secondary School
Sidesaviwa, Beaufort West, Western Cape
Mandlenkosi Secondary School is a public high school in Sidesaviwa, Beaufort West, Western Cape, in the Eden and Central Kar education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 526 learners and 14 educators, about 37.6 learners per educator. That makes it smaller than the average for public high schools in Western Cape (1 088 learners). It is a quintile 3 school, meaning it serves the middle 20% of communities according to the national poverty ranking. It is a no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. As a Section 21 school, its governing body manages part of its own budget. In the 2025 matric exams, 85.5% of its 69 candidates passed (Western Cape average: 88.2%).
Matric (NSC) results
85.5% of the school's 69 matric candidates passed in 2025, close to the Western Cape average of 88.2%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Western Cape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 80 | 59 | 73.8% | 81.5% |
| 2024 | 77 | 59 | 76.6% | 86.6% |
| 2025 | 69 | 59 | 85.5% | 88.2% |
Source: Department of Basic Education, 2025 NSC School Performance Report. Pass rate = candidates who achieved the NSC ÷ candidates who wrote. It doesn't show bachelor passes, distinctions or learners who left before Grade 12.
School facts
| School type | Public high school |
|---|---|
| Phase (DBE) | Secondary School |
| Specialisation | Secondary Subjects |
| Sector | Public |
| Quintile | 3 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | No-fee school |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 526 |
| Educators (2025) | 14 |
| Learners per educator | 37.6 (province average 29.7) Fewer learners per educator than 17% of 71 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 139041303 |
| Exam centre number | 1003323 |
Address and location
| Street address | Jabavu Road Kwa-Mandlenkosi Beaufort West 6970 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P.O. Box 606 Beaufort West Unknown 6970 |
| Suburb / area | Sidesaviwa |
| Town | Beaufort West |
| Province | Western Cape |
| Education district | Eden and Central Kar |
| Circuit | 7 |
| Municipality | Beaufort West |
| Ward | 10503004 |
| Former department | Department of Education & Training(DET) |
Admissions
Applications for Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 at public schools in Western Cape open the year before your child starts school. In the Western Cape, apply through the Western Cape Education Department online admissions system. Read our guide on applying for Grade 1 and Grade 8.
Questions about Mandlenkosi Secondary School
Is Mandlenkosi Secondary School a public or private school?
Mandlenkosi Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Mandlenkosi Secondary School charge school fees?
It is a no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. It is a quintile 3 school.
What is Mandlenkosi Secondary School's matric pass rate?
85.5% of its 69 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 88.2% for Western Cape. Earlier years: 2023 73.8%, 2024 76.6%.
How many learners are at Mandlenkosi Secondary School?
526 learners and 14 educators (about 37.6 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 17% of 71 similar schools in Western Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Mandlenkosi Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 139041303. Its exam centre number is 1003323.
Where is Mandlenkosi Secondary School?
Jabavu Road Kwa-Mandlenkosi Beaufort West 6970. It is in Sidesaviwa, Beaufort West, Western Cape, in the Eden and Central Kar education district. Phone 023 880 0301.
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.